Again: for any big liberal donor who wants to funnel millions into fixing this country's politics, the ROI on buying any struggling paper and simply tasking it with doing real reporting on local news is vastly higher than the same $$ given to some group that does mass ad buys every election year.

Here at the council's first ad hoc committee since January 26 (!) to discuss LA28's new procurement strategy, LA28's human rights strategy, and a motion to prioritize sidewalk repairs around venues.

Listen here — sorry, we can launch a rocket around the moon, but no video for committee meetings

IT'S CRUNCHTIME! The primary election is on 6/2, and voters receive ballots the first week of May. We have just a few more weeks to spread the word about the candidates who will fight for working Angelenos at City Hall 💪 join us: www.laforward.org/calendar

See you tonight at Lawless Brewing in NoHo for NightCAAP - an LA Climate Week social mixer where you’ll also learn about LA’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP), our city’s roadmap for tackling the climate crisis. www.laforward.org/events/night...

We can’t win elections from the sidelines. We have to get MOVING! 👟 This monthly meeting is all about what it really takes to run a winning ground game. Join us on Zoom, 4/14 @7pm, RSVP: laforward.org/events/mm-april2026

LA Forward is proud to endorse Estuardo Mazariegos for LA City Council, District 9! 🎉 Join us for a campaign kickoff call Thurs, 4/2 at 8pm on Zoom to learn more about the campaign and how YOU can get involved. LET'S WIN THIS! www.laforward.org/events/laf-f...

🚓LAPD working with ICE
🎯Deploying teargas and foam bullets on peaceful protestors
🚫Pretextual traffic stops targeting Black & brown communities

City Council doesn’t currently have the power to set LAPD policy, but that could soon change thanks to a decision last night from the Charter Commission.🧵

Join us for a quick teach-in this Thurs, 5:30-6pm, to learn about an effort by @laaneorg.bsky.social to get overpaid CEOs to pay their fair share in LA! www.laforward.org/events/ceo-tax

LA’s program that diverts mental health crisis calls away from police becomes permanent Since launching in 2024, the Unarmed Model of Crisis Response has diverted some 17,000 calls away from police and other first responders.

Huge win this week!🎉 After years of advocacy from our volunteers, and the program’s proven success in saving lives and money, we’re thrilled to see UMCR here to stay. We'll continue to fight until this program covers 100% of the City. laist.com/news/health/...

Endorsements can make or break a candidate’s chances. Join us on Tues 2/17 as we break down what endorsements actually mean and how these critical decisions are made.

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Jim McDonnell, LAPD & the Olympic Imperative Chief McDonnell vision for LAPD is fundamentally incompatible with the reform-minded direction Los Angeles has been struggling toward for 50 years.

LAPD Chief McDonnell's refusal to enforce the "No Secret Police Act" is no aberration. It's reflection of a vision for LAPD that is fundamentally incompatible with the reform-minded direction L.A. has been struggling toward for 50 years.

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The federal government is afraid of your whistles and your emails.

"At the same time as Ghislaine Maxwell was orchestrating one of the most notorious sex-trafficking operations in our country's history, she was allegedly romantically involved with the person now serving as Chair of LA28. Casey Wasserman should step aside immediately. Anything less is a distraction and undermines efforts to make sure the Games truly reflect the values of a city that is for everyone." - Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez

"Anything less is a distraction and undermines efforts to make sure the Games truly reflect the values of a city."

Now LA City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez, who also sits on the city's ad hoc Olympics and Paralympics committee, is calling for LA28 chair Casey Wasserman to step down

Here's one LA elected official making a statement: “I think Casey Wasserman needs to step down,” says LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn. “Having him represent us on the world stage distracts focus from our athletes and the enormous effort needed to prepare for 2028"

We all know we have a housing crisis, but once you begin hearing about different housing solutions, things can be really confusing! Zoning, LAHSA, LACAHSA, what does it all mean?! Join us this Thursday at 6pm on Zoom to learn the ABCs of housing terminology. RSVP: www.laforward.org/events/soup

From: Casey Wasserman < To: ''Maxwell, Ghislane' Subject: Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2003 14:06:04 +0000 Where are you, I miss you. I will be in nyc for 4 days starting april 22... can we book that massage now? *** Because email may be altered electronically, the authenticity of this message Casey Wasserman voice fax

To: From: Sent: Subject: Casey Wasserman Thur 4/3/2003 2:14:44 PM Re: RE: Title: Re: RE: Never... take me! Will you be in nyc when I am there? -Original Message-. From: gmax Sent: Wed Apr 02 23:19:49 2003 To: Subject: Re: RE: Umm - all that rubbing - are you sure you can take it? The thought frankly is leaving me a little breathless. There are a few spots that apparently drive a man wild - I suppose I could practise them on you and you could let me know if they work or not? + just for the record the cigar concept currently has pride of place in my bedroom! + Just in case you are curious, I am now in Brazil - have you been here? Gix Original message attached.

To: *gmaxign From: Casey Wasserman Sent: Mon 4/7/2003 11:30:08 PM Subject: RE: Title: Message or something like that. *--Original Message-- From: gmax [mailto:gmax1@mindspring.com] Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 4:34 PM To: Casey Wasserman Subject: RE: What foggy enough so that you can float naked down the beach and no one can see you unless they are close up? At 04:23 PM 4/7/2003 -0700, you wrote: june gloom is the common phrase...very foggy in the AM, usually burns off in the afternoon...but still in the high 70's, low 80's... I like Carbon Beach the best, and of course, that is where my house is...and it is the best and nicest beach and closest to the city which is nice. ---Original Message--- From: gmax [mailto Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 4?28 PM To: Casey Wasserman Subject: RE: Max will be relieved - Stephen Shapiro just called and is going to find out what is available in June to rent in the 3 different areas along the beach. I said I would look at all 3 and would make a decision based more on the house than the area probably. Do you have a view? I don't know anything about Malibu or LA for that matter. Anyway, regardless of that, Stephen told me that the weather is normally lousy in June -Is that right? What does lousy mean? Is it just hazy? Plse explain to the foreigner Gx PS - I can't sleep - where are you when I need you? - At 04:06 PM 4/7/2003 -0700, you wrote: that can be the exception...but only one. ----Original Message----- From: gmax [mailto: Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 3:12 PM To: Casey Wasserman Subject: RE: What about Max? - At 02:39 PM 4/7/2003 -0700, you wrote:

To: From: Casey Wasserman Sent: Mon 4/7/2003 5:04:09 PM Subject: RE: Re: RE: Title: Message Among all my desires, that combination is pretty low on the list.. ХОХО *-Original Message From: gmax [mailto 1 Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2003 2:51 PM To: Casey Wasserman Subject: RE: Re: RE: Thank you - I'll call Stephen tom and see what he has available and then make a plan to come out and check out the local real estate. I'll let you know what he says, and then you can guide me as I really know nothing about the area - if there is a better bit etc. Now I have just made you my LA tour guide! I am going to go to London from here and then back to NY - can I bring you anything from London? I know you probably do not have the same Kitkat, cheddar cheese or baked bean problem I do - but you never know. My friends who come to visit me always bring a red cross (that is what they call it) food package for me Kisses Gx Stephen Shapiro is the best agent for the beach, his phone is picking a week to be in LA is a really good idea.. i think you The only thing that i want from paris is you. ---OriginalMessage From: gmax Sent: Sunday, Apnil 06, 2005 6:56 AM To: Casey Wasserman Subject: RE: Re: RE: I am looking forward to seeing you to - JE has just asked me to find a house to rent for 2 weeks (I am sure I will have to take it for longer) in Malibu in June. Who is the best real estate person to talk to - let me know. JE says I should pick a weck to go to LA and look? Thought you might like to know I am now in Paris - can I bring you back anything from here?

Here are a few of the emails from Casey Wasserman, current chair of LA28, to Ghislaine Maxwell in the latest Epstein files drop

Today, in a massive show of support, 1,025 organizations, including immigrant justice, human rights, civil rights, faith, and labor organizations, sent a letter to members of Congress to express horror, outrage & deep grief about the recent shooting deaths by federal agents in Minneapolis.

when the driving range guys are talking about masked agents of the state you’ve probably made a strategic error if you’re the state

man the stuff i am seeing on IG from
the most normie, i don’t really talk about politics accounts suggests something different

I'm a fan of the LA Pod, so I almost asked my colleague Mariel for her autograph after she spent an hour talking to @awalkerinla.bsky.social and @mikebonin.bsky.social

The clergy just keep coming to this anti-ICE protest.

Genuinely unclear where they all will go — it’s packed outside on the sidewalk already.

I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.

Come meet your neighbors, learn, and build people power! This Sunday, 12:30pm in Sherman Oaks. RSVP: www.laforward.org/events/sfv-g...

2026 is a BIG electoral year. Join us Tues 1/13 at 7pm - we’ll talk about the big races that are on everyone’s minds, plus the lesser-discussed elections – at all levels of government. Don’t miss our rundown of what’s on the horizon for this year! RSVP: www.laforward.org/events/mm-ja...

LA Forward is proud to endorse Marissa Roy for LA City Attorney!

@marissaroyla.bsky.social understands how to use the City Attorney’s office to protect Angelenos. She will be the people's lawyer.

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LA Forward is proud to endorse Faizah Malik for LA City Council District 11!

The Westside deserves a councilmember who will fight for families, workers, and renters. @faizahforla.bsky.social is the right choice for District 11.

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LA Forward is proud to endorse Kenneth Mejia for re-election to a second term!

Kenneth Mejia is delivering the transparency Los Angeles deserves.

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LA Forward is proud to endorse Hugo Soto-Martínez for re-election to a second term! @hugoforcd13.bsky.social

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LA Forward is proud to endorse Eunisses Hernandez for re-election to a second term!

Eunisses is exactly the kind of bold, values-driven leader Los Angeles needs to keep in office. 

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